as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
Volunteer Reserve Park Ranger Phil Headley, who walked the lake’s perimeter during the derby, noted that the rules of the fishing derby state that while parents can help cast the line during the contest, the kids must take control of the fishing pole afterward and reel in the fish.
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Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
SpaceX recently marked the new perimeter and began work on the site.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
The building’s original Portland stone facade was retained, while the interior has been updated with contemporary codes, with concrete flooring, aluminum and glass vitrines, and stainless steel perimeter wrapping the space.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The person provided his location in the area of Selborne Drive in the Fairmont Terrace neighborhood, where deputies established a perimeter, the Sheriff's Office said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
SpaceX recently marked the new perimeter and began work on the site.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
The building’s original Portland stone facade was retained, while the interior has been updated with contemporary codes, with concrete flooring, aluminum and glass vitrines, and stainless steel perimeter wrapping the space.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The person provided his location in the area of Selborne Drive in the Fairmont Terrace neighborhood, where deputies established a perimeter, the Sheriff's Office said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Landscape architect Rick Parisi also presented mock-ups showing the foliage that will accent the ballroom grounds and the relocation of a fountain on the east edge of the White House campus.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tortilla love was so real that his latest venture, Vato, is a dedicated tortillería, bakery, and restaurant serving nearly everything that can be contained within the circumference of his warm, soft, and tangy tortillas.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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That is well inside the boundaries of the Antarctic Ocean, also known as the Southern Ocean, which is defined as below the 60-degree south latitude line.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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On the low end, cities with populations of less than 5,000 can extend ETJs up to half a mile beyond their boundaries.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Norway and Sweden border each other for more than 1,000 miles, together forming the Scandinavian peninsula.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Printed on one of the sheets was his A-number, short for alien registration number—a unique numerical code assigned to non-citizen immigrants, including undocumented border crossers and green-card holders.—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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To prevent grass and other plants from invading your new bed, lay down some edging, as well.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her Iamraw collection, intended to channel fragility, features subtle design details like double sleeves and raw edging in fabrics like Tencel, viscose and cotton.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shot clanged off the back rim.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its basic ingredients include tequila, lime juice (ideally freshly squeezed), orange liqueur like triple sec, and usually salt on the rim.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At some point, a car or a truck flashes in the center and a road sign shows up on the periphery.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next, a Route 66 sign appears briefly along the periphery, surrounded by additional distracting road signs.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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